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The Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) is a meium-sized wader. It is usually considered the only member of its genus Philomachus, but more recent research (Thomas et al, 2004) indicates that the Broad-billed and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper may belong there too.

Trivia about ruff

  • Hanna-Barbera's first network show featured this cat with the dog Reddy
  • In Elizabethan times, lace was a popular material for this stiff, frilly collar
  • It's the species of bird seen here, as well as the name for the collar of feathers